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Acts 2

Acts 2:16

Peter Addresses the Crowd · Acts 2:14–36
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Translations

Modern
No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
Traditional
But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
Literal
But this is that having been spoken by the prophet Joel:
Latin
…sed hoc est quod dictum est per prophetam Joël:

Original

Greek
English
No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

Notes

Acts 2:14–36

This is the first of about 30 speeches in Acts and one of the most important. It marks the beginning of the Christian church. It is a typical example of the preaching of the apostles.

The apostles proclaimed:

  1. that the Old Testament promises came true in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the promised Messiah;

  2. that the apostles were eyewitnesses of the public ministry of Jesus and were his chosen representatives;

  3. that people must turn away (repent) from their sins and trust in God through Christ; and

  4. that salvation and the presence of the Holy Spirit are promised to those who have a positive response to this message of the gospel.

This basic message repeats in the sermons of chapters 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, and 13. The same themes characterized the apostle Paul's preaching (see 1 Corinthians 15:3–9). The apostles all repeated this message when preaching to both Jews and non-Jews (Gentiles) throughout the world around the Mediterranean Sea. All people must turn away (repent) from their sins and turn to God by trusting in Jesus Christ.

Events

Parallels

Psalm 16:1–11 Joel 2:28–32

People

Joel: A prophet of Judah and the author of the Book of Joel

Glossary

Baptism of the Spirit Book of Joel Book of the Acts of the Apostles Day of the Lord God, Being and Attributes of Jesus Christ Joel (Person) Lord’s Supper, the Parthia, Parthians Peter, the Apostle Prophecy Prophet, Prophetess Repentance Spirit of God

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Joel: One of the Twelve Minor Prophets, Probably Lived in the Days of Uzziah Orator: The Apostles Peter: Preaches on Pentecost Day Preaching: Effective by Peter and Other Apostles Prophecy: Gift of, Promised Prophets: Joel Religious Zeal: Peter Revivals: At Pentecost, and Times After Pentecost Select Readings: Peter on the Day of Pentecost The Day of Pentecost The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit: Foretold Tongue: Gift of